aconitum carmichaelii 'arendsii' (monkshood)* scarlet

aconitum carmichaelii 'arendsii' (monkshood)* scarletupright perennial with long, leathery foliage dark green, glossy leaves on strong stems deep blue, hooded flowers bloom time: early to mid autumn the upper sepal of the flower bears a striking resemblance to the cloth hood worn by a medieval monk, thus the common name "monkshood" zone 2 height 100 125cm spread 40 60cm colour blue purple grows well in full sun but requires sufficient water aconitum grows best where shade is provided in the hot hours of

uniform mounds of bright green foliage take on a red hue in the fall

AKA Eupatoriadelphus maculatus

tiny white berries appear

they do not like to be moved once established

the overall height and width of eupatorium can vary depending on its growing conditions

grows best in a fertile

bloom time mid to late season

prune off spent blooms and lightly shape the foliage to encourage new growth

oval to lance-shaped leaflets

oldest leaves have a slight silver overlay

height 45-60cm

chartreuse leaf with a medium green margin